Expressive Tremolo Dynamics Meets Elite Modern Engineering
The Guitar Sanctuary is proud to present the Suhr Ian Thornley Signature Series Classic JM in Vintage Yellow, equipped with a smooth, highly expressive Gotoh 510 2-Post Tremolo Bridge. Designed to handle the rigorous demands of touring and recording artist Ian Thornley, this guitar blends iconic offset aesthetics with unmatched modern performance.
Featuring a lightweight alder body finished in striking Vintage Yellow, a quartersawn maple neck, and a dark Indian rosewood fretboard, this model provides an open, airy acoustic decay with smooth vibrato control. The recessed Gotoh 510 tremolo system offers effortless pitch manipulation—from subtle flutter effects to deep dive-bombs—while maintaining pitch perfection alongside Suhr locking tuners.
Sanctuary Expert Insight & Tonal Architecture
The neck features an ergonomic Ian Thornley V-Shape paired with a flat 16" fretboard radius and 22 jumbo stainless steel frets, providing lightning-fast playability without fretting out during wide bends. Sonically, the combination of a neck Suhr V70 single-coil and bridge Thornbucker humbucker is augmented by push/pull pot switching, giving you instant access to pristine glassy cleans, vocal single-coil tones, and aggressive bridge humbucker crunch.
Product Intelligence & Intent Matrix
- Best For: Lead Guitarists, Expressive Rock, Studio Session Work, Modern Blues, and Dynamic Stage Performance.
- Tone Profile: Dynamic, open, and articulate with smooth high-end clarity, rich harmonic sustain, and organic vibrato decay.
- Compared To: Provides smoother tremolo action, faster neck ergonomics, and superior tuning stability compared to vintage-style offset tremolo systems.
- Key Advantage: The Gotoh 510 tremolo system combined with Suhr locking tuners and a Tusq nut delivers effortless pitch control without detuning during performance.
Detailed Specifications
- Body Wood: Selected Alder (Classic JM Offset Shape)
- Finish: High-Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer (Vintage Yellow)
- Neck Wood: Quartersawn Maple (Ian Thornley V-Shape)
- Fretboard Wood: Indian Rosewood
- Fretboard Radius: 16" Flat Radius
- Frets: 22 Stainless Steel Jumbo Frets
- Nut: 1.650" Tusq Nut
- Bridge: Gotoh 510 2-Post Recessed Tremolo
- Tuning Machines: Suhr Locking Tuners
- Neck Pickup: Suhr V70 Single-Coil
- Bridge Pickup: Suhr Thornbucker Humbucker
- Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone (Push/Pull Series/Parallel Switching), 3-Way Pickup Selector
- Case: Premium Suhr Deluxe Hardshell Case Included
Photos are of one from our inventory, SN 74626, Individual Color and grain will vary from guitar to guitar
BODY
Body Shape: Classic JM
Body Finish: Gloss
Body Wood: Roasted Alder
NECK
Neck Wood: Roasted Maple
Neck Finish: Satin
Fingerboard Wood: Indian Rosewood
Neck Back Shape: THORNLEY V SHAPE .875"-.970"
Fingerboard Radius: 16"
Frets: Jumbo Stainless Steel (.057"x.110")
Nut: 1.650" Tusq
Headstock: Laser Engraved Ian Thornley Signature
ELECTRONICS
Bridge Pickup: SSH+ (Parchment)
Middle Pickup: V70 (Parchment)
Neck Pickup: SSV(Parchment)
2x Slider Switches: Series/Parallel For Each Pickup. (Towards The Neck = Parallel, Towards The Bridge = Series)
Other: 5-way Position 3 = Both Hums
HARDWARE
Tuning Machines: Suhr Locking
Bridge: Gotoh 510 with steel block or recessed TonePros TP6 tune-o-matic.
Color: Chrome
Case: Hardshell Black
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